Environment & Nature
Tulum Sargassum Updates and Beach Conditions
Live seaweed conditions, cleanup updates, forecasts, and practical beach planning across Tulum and the Riviera Maya.
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Riviera Maya Travel
No Uber, no tourism?
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum beaches regain natural color as sargassum retreats
Tulum’s beaches are regaining their natural beauty after weeks of sargassum. Cleanup brigades and community efforts have restored the coastline, signaling renewed optimism for tourism in the Riviera Maya.
Society
The invisible hurricane behind Tulum’s decline
Tulum faces its own storm, not of wind but of reputation. As tourism declines, the town must learn from Cancún’s Wilma recovery to rebuild unity, credibility, and sustainable growth.
Businesses
Tulum projects 90 percent hotel occupancy to close 2025
Tourism in Tulum remains strong as officials project 90% occupancy to end 2025, despite sargassum and what Mayor Diego Castañón calls a “media crisis” challenging the destination’s reputation.
Politics
Tulum for everyone or just the few? The government takes a stand
With over 1.2 million visitors in 2025, Tulum is rethinking its tourism model, focusing on public beach access, sustainable transport, and shared prosperity for its local community.
Businesses
Tulum hotels expect 90 percent occupancy for winter high season
Tulum hotels could reach 90 percent occupancy this December, driven by Canadian and European tourists, lower rates, and cleaner beaches, signaling a strong winter season for the Riviera Maya.
Riviera Maya Travel
Tulum reopens stronger than ever with clear skies, clean beaches, and better prices
Tulum’s beaches are clean and turquoise again as the 2025 sargassum season ends. Visitors can enjoy calm seas, restored sands, and lower prices across the Riviera Maya.
Riviera Maya Travel
Is Tulum Safe to Visit in Winter 2026 for Travelers?
Planning a trip to Tulum in winter 2026? Learn how to stay safe, avoid scams, and enjoy the region’s beauty with confidence thanks to new security, health tips, and travel smart strategies.
Politics
Tulum’s mayor meets Spain’s ambassador to discuss sargassum and tourism strategy
Spain’s ambassador met with Tulum’s mayor to strengthen tourism and tackle sargassum. The diplomatic meeting marks a potential shift in global partnerships for Quintana Roo.
Environment & Nature
Portuguese man-of-war in Tulum beaches sparks safety warnings
Portuguese man-of-war have been reported on Tulum beaches, raising safety alerts for tourists and residents in Quintana Roo and putting new focus on beach safety in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
Businesses
Tulum lancheros struggle as new beach access fees drive away tourists
Tulum’s lancheros face a crisis as beach access fees and sargassum keep tourists away, leaving boats docked and families struggling to survive in Mexico’s once-thriving coastal hotspot.
Environment & Nature
Rain Helps, But the Sargassum Keeps Coming in Riviera Maya
Sargassum returned to Tulum’s beaches after days of clarity, impacting Santa Fe and other key areas. Local crews continue cleanup efforts to protect Quintana Roo’s tourism image.
Businesses
Winter Season Seen as Key to Recovery After Tulum’s Sluggish Summer
David Ortiz Mena warns Tulum’s tourism faces mounting pressure from sargassum, rentals, and low occupancy. Unity and regulation are key to surviving the 2025 winter season and beyond.
Environment & Nature
They Were Born to Find the Sea, will You Let Them?
Sea turtle hatchlings emerged at Playa 72 in Playa del Carmen, marking the peak of nesting season in the Riviera Maya. Learn how to protect them if you encounter this rare natural event.
Environment & Nature
Sargassum Control Gets Smarter at International Forum in Akumal
Akumal hosted the first international forum on sargassum barriers, placing Mexico at the forefront of smart, science-based coastal solutions across the Caribbean region.